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Triad Technologies ERP Implementation Increases Sales 28%

In brief: Case study showing how fluid power distributor Triad Technologies automated warehouse and inventory processes with Epicor Prophet 21, cutting labor and raising sales.

Case study showing how fluid power distributor Triad Technologies automated warehouse and inventory processes with Epicor Prophet 21, cutting labor and raising sales.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Triad Technologies, an 88-employee fluid power distributor, replaced a legacy system with Epicor Prophet 21 in 2005. The implementation automated picking, receiving, labeling, and inventory analysis across seven locations. Results included a 28% sales increase, 50% reduction in picking labor, and 60% less labor in receiving while handling 25% more transactions. The Microsoft SQL Server platform enabled rapid data import/export and analysis of 40-50k SKUs.

Key takeaways

Automated picking and receiving reduced labor 50-60% while increasing transaction volume

Microsoft SQL Server integration enabled single-person analysis of 40-50k SKUs

Top-line sales grew 28% after ERP-driven data control and process automation

Modular design allowed selective activation of functionality across seven sites

Real-time order visibility improved customer service response without manual reports

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